Nairobi

From dance performances and beauty contests to crafts and poetry, Bomas is an unmissable place where you'll get a truly memorable insight into the lives of various tribes native to this area. Spectacular acrobatic shows are held daily.

This museum is the place to visit for anyone who wants to get a comprehensive idea of the history of Kenya, as it hosts a wide range of thematic exhibitions showcasing the county's rich historical, cultural, and natural heritage. The Snake Park and Botanical Garden are a must!

The Kenyatta International Conference Centre has been home to various large-scale events and conferences since 1974. Today it is open to anyone who would like to simply admire Nairobi from this impressive 28-storey building, the tallest until it was dethroned by the Times Tower in the mid-2000s.

A 12-hectare oasis just outside the bustling Central Business District, Uhuru Park is a most beloved hangout spot for locals and tourists alike. It has seen several important events in history, and has managed to preserve its significance thanks to Nobel Peace Prise-winner Wangari Maathai, the most important environmental activist to date in Kenya.

Dairy might not be the first thing on your mind when visiting Kenya, but the Brown family's always fresh cheese, bread and chutney will make you want to have your lunch there. Walk it all off with a hike among the tea plants, or go bird watching with the family: a nature lover's paradise just 30 km from Nairobi.

Whether it's sport, therapy, profession, making friends, or mere entertainment, join this friendly and energetic team for some salsa, kizomba, or belly dancing—you'll need those skills in Nairobi.

Founded by governor Sir Henry Conway Belfield in 1917, this Gothic-style cathedral is one of the most important buildings of the Anglican Church of Kenya, and a prominent landmark of the British-Kenyan relations stemming from the 19th century.

Nairobi has a remarkable Muslim community, with mosques and landmarks ubiquitous in the city. Jamia Mosque is the largest of them all, and boasts a one-of-a-kind view in the city's skyline with its two minarets and three silver domes. The place is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Islam and the Arabic culture in general.